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On-Road Driving
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On-Road Driving
INSTRUMENTS AND WARNING
LIGHTS
Before driving it is important to fully
understand the function of the instruments and
warning lights, see INSTRUMENT PANEL, 71.
Note: Red warning lights are of particular
importance, illumination indicating that a fault
exists. If a red light illuminates, always stop the
vehicle and seek qualified assistance before
continuing.
POWER ASSISTED STEERING
Note: Power assistance is dependent on the
engine running. If the engine is...

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DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
roll-over rate than other types of vehicles.
Since these vehicles are designed to be
operated off-road, these vehicles have a
higher ground clearance and hence a higher
center of gravity. Such a feature has been
associated with an increased risk of vehicle
roll-over. An advantage associated with
higher ground clearance vehicles is a better
view of the road, allowing the driver to
anticipate problems....

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On-Road Driving
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FUEL ECONOMY
Fuel consumption is influenced by two major
factors:
•How your vehicle is maintained.
•How you drive your vehicle.
To obtain optimum fuel economy, it is essential
that your vehicle is maintained in accordance
with the manufacturers service schedule.
Items such as the condition of the air cleaner
element, tire pressures and wheel alignment
will have a significant effect on fuel
consumption. But, above all, the way in which
you drive is most important. The...

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Off-road Driving
BEFORE YOU DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES . . . . . . . .180
AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD . . . . . . . . . . .182
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . .182
REMOVING THE FRONT BIB SPOILER . . .183
Driving Techniques
DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES
& DRY SAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
(ice, snow, mud, wet grass) . . . . . . . . .184
DRIVING ON ROUGH TRACKS . . . . . . . . .184...

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Off-road Driving
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Off-road Driving
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
Before venturing off-road, it is absolutely
essential that inexperienced drivers become
fully familiar with the vehicles controls, in
particular the transfer gear switch and Hill
Descent Control (HDC), and also study the
off-road driving techniques described on this
and the following pages.
WARNING
Off-road driving can be hazardous!
•DO NOT take unnecessary risks and be
prepared for emergencies at all times.
•Your Range Rover has a higher...

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BASIC OFF-ROAD TECHNIQUES
These basic driving techniques are an
introduction to the art of off-road driving and do
not necessarily provide the information needed
to successfully cope with every single off-road
situation, including off-road recovery
techniques.
We strongly recommend that owners who
intend to drive off-road frequently, should seek
as much additional information and practical
experience as possible.
Before driving off-road it is important that you
check the...

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Off-road Driving
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Steering
WARNING
DO NOT hold the steering wheel with your
thumbs inside the rim - a sudden Kick of the
wheel as the vehicle negotiates a rut or
boulder could seriously injure them. ALWAYS
grip the wheel on the outside of the rim (as
shown) when traversing uneven ground.
Ground clearance
Dont forget to allow for ground clearance
beneath the vehicle suspension components
and under the front and rear bumpers. Note
also that there are other parts of the vehicle
which may come...

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AFTER DRIVING OFF-ROAD
WARNING
Before rejoining the public highway, or
driving at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph),
consideration should be given to the
following:
•Wheels and tires must be cleaned of mud
and inspected for damage - ensure that
there are no lumps or bulges in the tires
or exposure of the ply or cord structure.
•If wheels and tires are not cleaned
properly, damage to the wheels, tires,
braking system and suspension
components could occur.
•Brake discs and...

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REMOVING THE FRONT BIB SPOILER
To prevent the spoiler from being damaged it is
possible to remove the front bib spoiler from
the vehicle.
1.Remove the towing eye cover - see
TOWING EYES, 248.
2.From inside the wheel arch, remove the
bolt/washer securing the spoiler to the
wheel arch liner. Repeat for the other side
of the vehicle. Keep the bolts and washers
in a safe place.
3.On one half of the spoiler, remove the three
bolt/washers and one screw/washer
securing the...

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